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Awesome (and Horrible) Video Game Halloween Costumes

It’s the time of year again, when you start wondering what latest newsworthy item will be transformed into your “so new it’s awesome” costume. While we’ll undoubtedly (and tastelessly) see thousands of Steve Jobs impersonators at each party, we can at least take solace in knowing that video game costumes will ALWAYS make us look bad. And, at least we know that going in.

We’ve compiled a set of gaming costumes that you may want to consider looking into, should you want to go that route, and the associated deals that go along with them at Amazon. There are actually quite a few that are well done, but it’s always the bad one in each store that really catches our eye. Some might say that the worse they look, the more interesting they are, like some metaphor for our horrible society.

Right?

Anyhoo, have a gander below. We’re sure you’ll find some that are worthy of your wear (or to be laughed at).

The Good

This is a pretty incredible costume. Tons of detail, beautifully painted, and pretty realistic. Wearing this would make you the hit of the party… or, more than likely, the one that the ladies would avoid.

It may not be the best quality costume, but it’s easily recognizable. Sub Zero was always the best Mortal Kombat fighter, what with his slidey move and the snow fireball thing. You could always go with the Scorpion version instead, if you choose.

If you’re going low-key, this Marcus mask is expertly detailed. Couple it with a black shirt and these AMAZING Lancer props, and you’re a hero. Plus it’s a mask, so you can take it off whenever the girls start to stare.

Who’d have thunk it: a pretty bad ass Pac Man costume. CHOMP CHOMP CHOMP your way to the life of the party. Then, sit on the couch and drink yourself to a stuper. At least know one will know who you are.

The Ugly

This may be the worst Master Chief costume ever. Vinyl bag legs and arms, a cheap chest plate, and a somehow ornate helmet. It’s so sad, you’ll look like the 8 year old who’s parents poked a two holes in a garbage bag and called it a ghost costume.

It’s a red robe and a black belt. If you’re not already blonde and ripped, no one will have a clue who you are. And if they do? They’ll think that you grabbed the outfit from the bottom of the bargain bin.